What Is the Role of an Oracle in the Execution and Settlement of a Tokenized Options Contract?
Oracles provide the off-chain market price data for the underlying asset to the on-chain smart contract. This data is critical for determining when an option is in-the-money (ITM) or out-of-the-money (OTM) and for triggering automated settlement upon expiration.
A reliable, decentralized oracle is essential to prevent manipulation and ensure the integrity of the contract execution.